You are an amazing ambassador for rugby Tim. You have the knack and the TV presence to make your own “Boots and All” UK style. Safe travels home and we will see you soon.
I can give witness to the streets Siya grew up in, travelled them a few times from PE Iqhayiya Tech to VW student projects. To get where he is with such down to earth demeanour, great work by the Rassie to nurture him and live out the wishes on Mandela, a rainbow nation, he would be very proud of the Boks today.
Siya, Rassie, Craven, Pienaar. I remember Francios berating supporters who brought the old flag to a test. Not many people in his position would have been brave enough to do that and I doubt the Springboks would have survived without him given the political climate at the time. Shoutout to Frik, Chester, Habana and Os as well!
Incredible fact: Os came back to rugby because Rassie asked him to come back to the Cheetahs. Rassie was a player at the Cheetahs and coaching the Vodacom cup side. In 2005, Rassie was now the head coach and in the Currie Cup final started Os on the bench and he came on to play the last 30 mins (I imagine as an early day bomb squad player). Cheetahs scored in the final 10 mins to win 29-25 against the Bulls at Loftus. How much do we owe to Rassie? (3 world cups?) 🤷🏻♂️
What I love about this line-up is that it focuses more on the integrity of players; what they bring outside of their skills on the field. I used to think that Kolisi was simply a mouthpiece for SA and their struggles but I have been proven wrong in his recent post-match interviews. Yes, he is an important spokesman BUT he 100% believes what he says and the message he sends to his country and his fans is gold dust. Arguably the best captain rugby has ever seen.
i was at Loftus once in the reception area when there was a Springboks practice on, this is a while after Habana had moved to the Stormers. All the players walked through - Habana stopped, greeted & even hugged all the reception ladies, security guards and cleaners. many of them by name :) fantastic bloke
Another awesome video Tim....thanks again! Springbok superstars....James Small standing up to Jonah Lomu was all the papers could talk about in the week prior to the '95 final......and then Stransky with THAT drop was all the media could talk about after the final.....living in Johannesburg in 1995 was something we'll be talking about to our grandkids....
Hi Tim check this out. When the stars align and its destiny The following is something that cant be scripted - it was destined to be SA beat FRA by 1 SA beat ENG by 1 SA beat NZ by 1 This gives you 111. If you add the numbers 29-28, 16-15, and 12-11 together, then it gives you 111. It was also Ref Wayne Barnes last test match he refereed and it was testmatch # 111 In cricket 111 is referred to as a Nelson also a name that reminds us of our past president that inspired the 95 Boks - Nelson Mandela Let’s break down the word “springbok” letter by letter and assign each letter a number based on its position in the alphabet: s = 19 p = 16 r = 18 i = 9 n = 14 g = 7 b = 2 o = 15 k = 11 Now, let’s add the numbers together: 19 + 16 + 18 + 9 + 14 + 7 + 2 + 15 + 11 = 111 The total sum of the numbers representing the word “springbok” is 111. What a wonderful coincidence or destiny that was meant for the springboks an incredible event in History
@@rupey4582 Its a powerful synchronistic number in numerology and spirituality. Believe what you want but numbers dont lie and nothing is a coincidence. Just another interesting synchronicity is that the Freestate Cheetahs won the currie cup in 2007, 2019 and 2023...only 3 world cups in a row🙏and thats why you dont know what we know.💚
This question is fascinating, depending on age you are going to get varied answers as people will respond from their experiences and memory. The players that has gripped my imagination in the lore of SA rugby is Frik du Preez, Danie Gerber, Pieter-Steph du Toit and Schalk Burger. A bias towards loose forwards I realise. Frik comes from the lore of days gone by, Danie was my first awakening to rugby as a youngster, and the rest is modern warriors.
Goodonya mate! So good to see you on 'the verdict' And with Keo & Zels! Another confirmation that when you put out positive energy and passion you are met with that same positivity and passion! Keep going brother, I'm sure your podcast has grown hugely since I joined a few years ago
Hey Tim! Love your videos and hope you’ll be back soon to South Africa and this time with the family ☺️ Quick question, Having been to schools rugby and other ranks .. Do you see the Springboks dominating and been up there for some time to come given the current crop of players coming through or do you think the current squad has us at our highest ceiling ?
A great choice! Only this is Os had poor scrummaging skills for 1 no doubt because he was so strong - you don’t have to learn. Would be amazing to see him playing 3 now with Dan Human coaching.
So interesting to see the difference between the players view on the Boks office and the Pundits view from SA Rugby Mag. I think PSDT omission is interesting on both counts. He's a large part of the Boks success in 2 world cups.
i prefer kolbe and the current wingers, because of their stepping, habanna was pure speed and work rate! but its personal pref... i mean kurtly currently has to be the best finisher we have ever had...will be interesting to see his stats in the next 5 years, if he that knock out doesnt affect his playing time in the years to come.
The four most influential and important people in South African rugby in the modern era are Nelson Mandela, whithout whom the Springbok and possibly even South African rugby would have died a slow painful death. Francois Pienaar for winning the first world cup and uniting a country and understanding Mandela's vision. Rassie Erasmus and Siya Kolisi, who together have reinvented South African rugby and put it back on top of the world with inventive thinking and exceptional leadership.
Jannie de Beer for 5 drop goals in one game (the second half of the game) against England in the at RWC 1999, setting a world record that remains unbeaten. And will probably always remain unbeaten.
I remember that WC so well... I was in a pub in Windsor watching that game in Paris against England. And the next Saturday I was at Twickenham when Joost was captain, SA vs Australia in semi final. Full time scores were level. Extra time Aus won by a drop goal. 😏😥
I love that all the South Africans you've asked this question have all named the world cup winning captains first and foremost. That's priorities for you.
Tim really is doing a great job of showcasing SA, there isn't any sugar coating here. He even sought out the purveyors of our shitiest Rugby opinions in the country. Some how Tim had them on their best behaviour and their takes were actually sane, bereft of their usual room temperature IQ hot takes.
I enjoyed that Tim. I remember very well the thrill of watching any of the guys mentioned. Du Preez, Matfield ..... so slick. Thanks. Safe trip home. Will keep watching.
If there had a be a 4th head carved into Table Mountain next to the 3 WC captains, it would have to be the most influential figure in South African rugby history = Doc Danie Craven!!! Not only was Doc Craven a legendary Bok captain, he was effectively the Godfather of South African rugby for decades! His impact and influence is unmatched, even to this day 🤘
I was pleasantly surprised by the reverence and respect the guys showed towards Percy Montgomery. I didn't realise he was held in such high esteem. I'm certainly not arguing here!
Their selections were based on the professional era. Over the entire history, hands down Danie Gerber would be the first name based on performance. I believe if Gerber were to be playing in the current era, he would relegate Dupont down the order of world rugby. Gerber was that good.
So tricky to select, as it may do the other Springbok players injustice. So my girlfriend born in Johannesburg then moved to Cape Town, she proposed the Springbok Emblem or yet, the faces of the World Cup winning coaches. I love this idea and topic by the way, perhaps it has started With Love from the Kiwi’s
Happy with the first 3. Last one has to be Rassie or Joost. Can believe Joost wasn’t mentioned. Eben as well. About to become most capped springbok of all time
Can somebody get Fourie du Preez to do an interview with Tim! Want to see Tim star struck but most importantly highlight some of Fourie's best rugby moments and then add the game clips in post!
Tim...good idea....but Table Mountain is too small to really honour the greats of SA rugby. Mannetjies...Danie....Naas....Andre....Fourie...Joost....many mord.
Mount Rushmore of the greatest contributors to SA Rugby/Spingboks/South Africa - Nelson Mandela, Francois Pienaar, John Smit, Siya Kolisi, Rassie Erasmus
It seems Tim reads the comments sometimes( Fourie du Preez Vs du Pont) After re-admission in 1992l : Kitch Christie, Os du Randt, Fourie du Preez and Kholisi All eras: Paul Roos - he started it all Danie Craven - Ensured international dominance, started to build the legacy Frik du Preez - dominated the likes of Meads, Willie-John McBride, Bougarel in his heyday. Wasn't the rugby player of the century for no reason Danie Gerber - the best centre ever. Balance, speed, strength, vision and a step second to none - he was so good he made the opposition tackle themselves! (The Irish) AND he made a certain Clive Woodward look the fool......
No support for Beast? In my opinion has to be in the debate on who the greatest Springbok of all time is. Started by destroying the Lions in 2009, finished by destroying England at RWC 2019. Great man, great player, great Bok.
Joost van der Westhuizen! Ever heard of that guy? Oh my Monty, really? Not a chance man! Joost, Os Du Rant, Brian Habana & Fourie du Preez for now, and pro era! All time though: Danie Craven, Frik du Preez, Naas Botha & Joost vd Westhuizen In both lists I'll have as a fith player, Brian Habana. But in this modern times, I'll have to find a space for Pieter-Steph du Toit, as he is really a good player. Like Frik, both Lock and flanker. Absolutely great....
Hi Tim Thanks for another great vid.... You're definitely making the rounds now mate.... keep that energy going.... ever moving forward... On the question about whose head should adorn our mountain... It would be Blasphemy.... Heresy.... Nay Sacrilede if Joost's face didn't make it onto that mountain....
Paul Roos (the "FATHER" of the "Springbokken"), Doc Danie Craven, Doc Rassie, Siya Kholisi. All played the game, but made MORE impact off the field and left a legacy
Siya Kolisi, PSDT, Cheslin Kolbe, Handré Pollard… not enough spots on the mountain for everyone and I regret to say that I’ve also not gone further back in history and is based on more recent memories
I have always had doubts about kolisi,, and out of a pure rugby perspective I think other sixes like van staden etc on there day perform better than siya.. But after meeting him seeing how he always is woth the fans, I dont knoe maybe it is a front, but he really embraced thst unifer spirit which alot of saffas really want... Not speaking out of experience of course just my opinion on what i have seen throughout the years.
We gonna need a bigger mountain.......
Tim KNOWS his rugby. So few people in SA actually understood Fourie du Preez's brilliance. He was pure genius.
He was called the General for a reason :)
He controlled the game
that he never won world player of the year is insane
Better than Du Pont, I honestly don't know the hype around him
@@Andy-bf8os me too, I mean he’s good but all this Goat shit? Fourie du Preez is the Goat
He won't make my list but a special mention to Chester Williams. He paved the way for the Habana's and Kolbe's of this world
Oh yes
True
Errol Tobias
@@rowanspsforgotten hero...my favrit player growing up. My friends and i used to mimick his running style.
@@SuperNathan1101He visited my school and donated some rugby equipment a few weeks before he passed. Legend.
The 3 world cup winning captains and Rassie. Easy choice. Rassie is a legend and will go down in history for many many reasons
Exactly my choice..👌👌
No brainer.
In agreement
John Smith wasn't even the best hooker in SA during his time...
Agreed!
You are an amazing ambassador for rugby Tim. You have the knack and the TV presence to make your own “Boots and All” UK style. Safe travels home and we will see you soon.
Tim, I totally agree on Fourie du Preez. Imagine him in our current side. We would be unstoppable.
Absolutely. Fourie in this side would have caused bedlam for opponents. Best scrumhalf to EVER grace a rugby field, bar none.
Yes, legend Fourie Du Preez 👍🏉
I can give witness to the streets Siya grew up in, travelled them a few times from PE Iqhayiya Tech to VW student projects. To get where he is with such down to earth demeanour, great work by the Rassie to nurture him and live out the wishes on Mandela, a rainbow nation, he would be very proud of the Boks today.
Siya, Rassie, Craven, Pienaar. I remember Francios berating supporters who brought the old flag to a test. Not many people in his position would have been brave enough to do that and I doubt the Springboks would have survived without him given the political climate at the time. Shoutout to Frik, Chester, Habana and Os as well!
Craven was a racist. Definitely not him.
Danie Craven? The same guy who said a black South African will never put on the green and gold??
Best answer
@@tremblé007 hes still the DR!
@@braamvantonder5480 Table mountain is too small for all our Rugby Legends we want to showcase
Fourie du Preez was a joy to watch. It's such a pity we never saw more of him.
Thanks for your great podcast, Tim. I look forward to each new episode.
Looooved Fourie du Preez. I always felt so positive towards the win when he played. I trusted him
Agree. Fourie top class. 🇿🇦
We going to miss you Eggchasers come back soon 🎉
Good show Tim....very good!! Yes, and travel home safely. I think SA will miss having you around.
Guys we have the "12 Apostles"
😂😂😂 We have too much talent mate, 4 faces aren't enough 😂😅
I think Tim gained more than 3k followers since he arrived. Good on you Eggchaser
Incredible fact: Os came back to rugby because Rassie asked him to come back to the Cheetahs. Rassie was a player at the Cheetahs and coaching the Vodacom cup side. In 2005, Rassie was now the head coach and in the Currie Cup final started Os on the bench and he came on to play the last 30 mins (I imagine as an early day bomb squad player). Cheetahs scored in the final 10 mins to win 29-25 against the Bulls at Loftus.
How much do we owe to Rassie? (3 world cups?) 🤷🏻♂️
What I love about this line-up is that it focuses more on the integrity of players; what they bring outside of their skills on the field. I used to think that Kolisi was simply a mouthpiece for SA and their struggles but I have been proven wrong in his recent post-match interviews. Yes, he is an important spokesman BUT he 100% believes what he says and the message he sends to his country and his fans is gold dust. Arguably the best captain rugby has ever seen.
i was at Loftus once in the reception area when there was a Springboks practice on, this is a while after Habana had moved to the Stormers. All the players walked through - Habana stopped, greeted & even hugged all the reception ladies, security guards and cleaners. many of them by name :) fantastic bloke
@@lm_b5080 awesome! Simple politeness goes such as long way, although this goes even further.
Another awesome video Tim....thanks again! Springbok superstars....James Small standing up to Jonah Lomu was all the papers could talk about in the week prior to the '95 final......and then Stransky with THAT drop was all the media could talk about after the final.....living in Johannesburg in 1995 was something we'll be talking about to our grandkids....
This show just gets better and better 🇿🇦🏴✊
Good stuff all around Tim! Love watching your content!
Love Keo's comment on Eddie Jones's perception of SA rugby...
Absolutely love it 🎉❤
Thanks for the awesome podcast Tim, safe home and come back soon
Damn I enjoyed this video.. Keo is amongst our best and most capable pundits to have a high level convo with Tim
The knowledge and the stories he has , I love hearing this and I’m grateful that Tim opened this up
Tim, thank your wife and kids for sharing you with us.
Hi Tim check this out. When the stars align and its destiny
The following is something that cant be scripted - it was destined to be
SA beat FRA by 1
SA beat ENG by 1
SA beat NZ by 1
This gives you 111.
If you add the numbers 29-28, 16-15, and 12-11 together, then it gives you 111.
It was also Ref Wayne Barnes last test match he refereed and it was testmatch # 111
In cricket 111 is referred to as a Nelson also a name that reminds us of our past president that inspired the 95 Boks - Nelson Mandela
Let’s break down the word “springbok” letter by letter and assign each letter a number based on its position in the alphabet:
s = 19
p = 16
r = 18
i = 9
n = 14
g = 7
b = 2
o = 15
k = 11
Now, let’s add the numbers together:
19 + 16 + 18 + 9 + 14 + 7 + 2 + 15 + 11 = 111
The total sum of the numbers representing the word “springbok” is 111.
What a wonderful coincidence or destiny that was meant for the springboks an incredible event in History
111 is a phone line to get medical help in the UK, might want to check it out
mate. love this...but my oh my...you got way too much time on your hands!! sheesh!! :)
@@rupey4582
Its a powerful synchronistic number in numerology and spirituality. Believe what you want but numbers dont lie and nothing is a coincidence. Just another interesting synchronicity is that the Freestate Cheetahs won the currie cup in 2007, 2019 and 2023...only 3 world cups in a row🙏and thats why you dont know what we know.💚
Brilliant and obsessive haha
Too much time in your hands mate
Put the whole team up , they all deserve to be there
Tim congrats on your recent success 🎉 just shows your top quality content is being recognised and rewarded
Fourie Du Preez is definitely my Goat, the guy had it all, remember that semi final against England in 2007,dicatated the whole game
100%...Always the dedicated hard worker. Just pleasant to watch
This question is fascinating, depending on age you are going to get varied answers as people will respond from their experiences and memory. The players that has gripped my imagination in the lore of SA rugby is Frik du Preez, Danie Gerber, Pieter-Steph du Toit and Schalk Burger. A bias towards loose forwards I realise. Frik comes from the lore of days gone by, Danie was my first awakening to rugby as a youngster, and the rest is modern warriors.
Goodonya mate! So good to see you on 'the verdict' And with Keo & Zels! Another confirmation that when you put out positive energy and passion you are met with that same positivity and passion! Keep going brother, I'm sure your podcast has grown hugely since I joined a few years ago
Mine would be Fourie Du Preez, Schalk Burger, Cheslyn Kolbe and Rassie Erasmus
Hey Tim! Love your videos and hope you’ll be back soon to South Africa and this time with the family ☺️
Quick question, Having been to schools rugby and other ranks .. Do you see the Springboks dominating and been up there for some time to come given the current crop of players coming through or do you think the current squad has us at our highest ceiling ?
Tim should get SA citizenship ASAP .....he is such a huge ambassador for our sport and tourism - one great guy !!!!
Best south african player ever DANIE GERBER ,,,no argument ,,
Agree but this was Pro Era only.
@@StretchFletcher danie the best in any Era...
Fellow parabat
The choice was limited to the professional era.
Yes!
That was enjoyable. You need to go to South Africa more often 😂
Rassie Coach, Siya Captain, Bryan Habana, Eben Etzebeth unlucky PSDT just missing out
Probably Rassie deserves to be in the Mt. Rushmore of World Rugby coaches.
That’s a great way to look at the greatest Boks. Great selection too.
Tim, we are going to miss you in South Africa. Come back soon
Naas Botha was the greatest player to play the game.
The choice was limited to the professional era.
Rassie , Siya , Percy & Joost . If amateur era then Gerber and Naas come in
U could easily easily carve Peter Steph Du Toits'$ face into any mountain 5 times and call it Mount Crushmore!
This dude is epic!
Frik Du Preez, simply the greatest of his era
They limited the choice to the professional era.
Danie Craven, Frik du Preez, Naas Botha, Danie Gerber.
And on another Mountain........
Joggie Jansen, Mannertjies Roux, Os du Randt and Jan Ellis.
A great choice! Only this is Os had poor scrummaging skills for 1 no doubt because he was so strong - you don’t have to learn. Would be amazing to see him playing 3 now with Dan Human coaching.
Eben is my first pick...
So interesting to see the difference between the players view on the Boks office and the Pundits view from SA Rugby Mag.
I think PSDT omission is interesting on both counts. He's a large part of the Boks success in 2 world cups.
I felt like the boks office didn't want to say Habana because they were his contemporary, but surely he has to be on it
i prefer kolbe and the current wingers, because of their stepping, habanna was pure speed and work rate! but its personal pref... i mean kurtly currently has to be the best finisher we have ever had...will be interesting to see his stats in the next 5 years, if he that knock out doesnt affect his playing time in the years to come.
A peak Kolbe above a peak Habana.
@@coatknightno chance
Thanks Tim, safe travels
The four most influential and important people in South African rugby in the modern era are Nelson Mandela, whithout whom the Springbok and possibly even South African rugby would have died a slow painful death. Francois Pienaar for winning the first world cup and uniting a country and understanding Mandela's vision. Rassie Erasmus and Siya Kolisi, who together have reinvented South African rugby and put it back on top of the world with inventive thinking and exceptional leadership.
Jannie de Beer for 5 drop goals in one game (the second half of the game) against England in the at RWC 1999, setting a world record that remains unbeaten. And will probably always remain unbeaten.
Give us another mountain to mount legends
I remember that WC so well... I was in a pub in Windsor watching that game in Paris against England. And the next Saturday I was at Twickenham when Joost was captain, SA vs Australia in semi final. Full time scores were level. Extra time Aus won by a drop goal. 😏😥
Rassie played in that game as well..
Would be the 4 you agreed on snd then on Lions Head would be Rassie🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
haha. love that
Schalk Burger, Os, Joost and PSdT
Hon mention: Habana, Kolbe, Marx, Ruben Kruger
I love that all the South Africans you've asked this question have all named the world cup winning captains first and foremost. That's priorities for you.
We love you Tim! Thanks for visiting us.
Tim really is doing a great job of showcasing SA, there isn't any sugar coating here. He even sought out the purveyors of our shitiest Rugby opinions in the country.
Some how Tim had them on their best behaviour and their takes were actually sane, bereft of their usual room temperature IQ hot takes.
Mixing it up - thank u Tim for the great content as always
I enjoyed that Tim. I remember very well the thrill of watching any of the guys mentioned. Du Preez, Matfield ..... so slick.
Thanks. Safe trip home.
Will keep watching.
If there had a be a 4th head carved into Table Mountain next to the 3 WC captains, it would have to be the most influential figure in South African rugby history = Doc Danie Craven!!! Not only was Doc Craven a legendary Bok captain, he was effectively the Godfather of South African rugby for decades! His impact and influence is unmatched, even to this day 🤘
Do you mean Craven the racist?
And Doc Craven is the Grandfather of Argentinian Rugby too!
@@markburgess7956 🥱
@@markburgess7956 oh go away. Far away. Take a left and stop at Stupidassville. You are the new honorary mayor.
Danie Craven the captain of the only team to win a series in NZ. He was a 9 but he also played centre and 15 on that 1937 tour.
SA Has had some Greats...
Here's to many more...
Pieter Steph du Toit? He has to be a contender surely, and Eben Etsebeth also.
Paul Roos, Danie Craven, Francois Pienaar, Siya Kolisi
These men all wrote major chapters in SA rugby history
Pieter Steph would be a good shout
Gary Teichmann should be in the running!
I was pleasantly surprised by the reverence and respect the guys showed towards Percy Montgomery. I didn't realise he was held in such high esteem. I'm certainly not arguing here!
I'm not even old and i can't believe no Danie Gerber
They said “pro era only…”
Their selections were based on the professional era. Over the entire history, hands down Danie Gerber would be the first name based on performance. I believe if Gerber were to be playing in the current era, he would relegate Dupont down the order of world rugby. Gerber was that good.
@@brendanoreilly2014 when did the pro era start
@@pauljansen6650 96
The choice was limited to the professional era. Technically 1996 I’d say.
So tricky to select, as it may do the other Springbok players injustice. So my girlfriend born in Johannesburg then moved to Cape Town, she proposed the Springbok Emblem or yet, the faces of the World Cup winning coaches.
I love this idea and topic by the way, perhaps it has started
With Love from the Kiwi’s
And the guy who bit Fitzpatrick's ear
😂 brilliant , couldn't agree more 🤣
Johan Le Roux was his name.....
Awesome vid as always🎉🎉
Naas. Best kicking flyhalf ever
Hi Tim. I said it when you were on box office - Morne Du Plessis is my Mt Rushmore 4th.....with the three world cup winning captains
Baie goeie Bespreking! Ek geniet!
Dr Danie Craven would be one of my faces on the mountain. He began it all!
He also believed in an all white Springbok team. That is the type of person you think is worthy? Really??????
Dr Craven is the first one on the list. The farther of SA Rugby.
Awesome thank you
Happy with the first 3. Last one has to be Rassie or Joost. Can believe Joost wasn’t mentioned.
Eben as well. About to become most capped springbok of all time
1 Os du Rand
2 Matfield
3 Etsebeth
4 FDP
5 Kolisi
Can somebody get Fourie du Preez to do an interview with Tim! Want to see Tim star struck but most importantly highlight some of Fourie's best rugby moments and then add the game clips in post!
Frik Du Preez. Os Du Rant. Danie Gerber. Mannetjies Roux
en Danie Craven
The choice was limited to the professional era.
Joost , Eben , Matfield , Montgomery.
Habana!!!!!
@@MannyWdz Agreed 👍 . To be fair , 4 slots are just not enough
@@kavilansigapragasan9267 we need a 12 apostles style mountain this is SA lol
@@MannyWdz And that's just for the pack
Tim...good idea....but Table Mountain is too small to really honour the greats of SA rugby. Mannetjies...Danie....Naas....Andre....Fourie...Joost....many mord.
Victor Matfield ❤
Schalk Burger, Brian Habana, Pieter Steph Du Toit, Siya Kolisi
Agree. Joost and Rassie?
Mount Rushmore of the greatest contributors to SA Rugby/Spingboks/South Africa - Nelson Mandela, Francois Pienaar, John Smit, Siya Kolisi, Rassie Erasmus
Easy to ignore the old ones so easily forgotten by the modern people refusing to do some real home work, I think...
It seems Tim reads the comments sometimes( Fourie du Preez Vs du Pont)
After re-admission in 1992l :
Kitch Christie, Os du Randt, Fourie du Preez and Kholisi
All eras:
Paul Roos - he started it all
Danie Craven - Ensured international dominance, started to build the legacy
Frik du Preez - dominated the likes of Meads, Willie-John McBride, Bougarel in his heyday. Wasn't the rugby player of the century for no reason
Danie Gerber - the best centre ever. Balance, speed, strength, vision and a step second to none - he was so good he made the opposition tackle themselves! (The Irish) AND he made a certain Clive Woodward look the fool......
I loved Monty back in the day, but there are so many players I would select ahead of him!
It's amazing how similar the box office is to these guys
No support for Beast? In my opinion has to be in the debate on who the greatest Springbok of all time is. Started by destroying the Lions in 2009, finished by destroying England at RWC 2019. Great man, great player, great Bok.
Cannot only look at modern day players. I only agree on Siya. Naas Bothe the best match winner in Springbok rugby.
Big Vic, Siya Kolisi, Brian Habana and Fourie du Preez.....5th Rassie...no brainer
Well done Tim!
Great video. Lekker colab!
We gonna need the Drakensburg Mount 😂
Joost van der Westhuizen! Ever heard of that guy?
Oh my Monty, really? Not a chance man!
Joost, Os Du Rant, Brian Habana & Fourie du Preez for now, and pro era!
All time though:
Danie Craven, Frik du Preez, Naas Botha & Joost vd Westhuizen
In both lists I'll have as a fith player, Brian Habana.
But in this modern times, I'll have to find a space for Pieter-Steph du Toit, as he is really a good player. Like Frik, both Lock and flanker. Absolutely great....
PTSD, SIYA, EBEN, KOLBE and MARX
Hi Tim
Thanks for another great vid....
You're definitely making the rounds now mate.... keep that energy going.... ever moving forward...
On the question about whose head should adorn our mountain...
It would be Blasphemy.... Heresy.... Nay Sacrilede if Joost's face didn't make it onto that mountain....
Allister Coetzee , Luke Watson , Jorie Muller and Rudolf Straeuli
Paul Roos (the "FATHER" of the "Springbokken"), Doc Danie Craven, Doc Rassie, Siya Kholisi. All played the game, but made MORE impact off the field and left a legacy
You mean the same Danie Craven who said that people of color cannot be Springboks?
Cry@@markburgess7956
That was fun, thanks
Good on you uncle Tim
Siya Kolisi, PSDT, Cheslin Kolbe, Handré Pollard… not enough spots on the mountain for everyone and I regret to say that I’ve also not gone further back in history and is based on more recent memories
Danie Gerber, ek Frik du Preez, Naas Botha, Pieter Steph du Toit
The choice was limited to the professional era.
I have always had doubts about kolisi,, and out of a pure rugby perspective I think other sixes like van staden etc on there day perform better than siya..
But after meeting him seeing how he always is woth the fans, I dont knoe maybe it is a front, but he really embraced thst unifer spirit which alot of saffas really want...
Not speaking out of experience of course just my opinion on what i have seen throughout the years.
Fabulous